All France articles – Page 8
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NewsCarrefour sales jump driven by growth in France and Latin America
French grocery giant Carrefour’s like-for-likes jumped 2.3% in the first quarter, driven by improvements at home and growth in Latin America.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Kingfisher and Mr Bricolage merger collapses
Retail Week cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Kingfisher’s merger with rival French retailer Mr Bricolage falling through.
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NewsB&Q boss Kevin O'Byrne to exit and Mr Bricolage deal falls apart
B&Q boss Kevin O’Byrne is to leave the company, which coincides with the collapse of parent company Kingfisher’s acquisition of Mr Bricolage.
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NewsKingfisher acquisition of French rival Mr Bricolage suffers setback
Kingfisher’s acquisition of Mr Bricolage has suffered a setback after the retailer’s management and a major shareholder said they had “reservations”.
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AnalysisInternational news analysis: What to expect from Carrefour Poland in 2015
French grocer Carrefour has had a difficult year, but looks ready to expand into Poland with a series of new hypermarkets.
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NewsComment: How the boss of Darty learned to love online marketplaces
Darty is one of the few French retailers to be as successful online as it is in its bricks-and-mortar stores, and I initially didn’t feel the need for an online marketplace.
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NewsFrench grocer Carrefour reaps rewards of turnaround plan as profits rise
French grocery giant Carrefour has reported a rise in operating profits as the turnaround of its European business starts to bear fruit.
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GalleryStore gallery: E Leclerc’s Bordeaux store diversifies supermarket design
French supermarket E Leclerc has taken inspiration from the building its Bordeaux store is based in, giving its store design Art Deco flair.
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AnalysisInternational news analysis: Auchan calls time on Prixbas experiment
After five years of operation, Auchan has abandoned its first (and only) Prixbas discount hypermarket concept store in eastern France.
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GalleryStore gallery: Le Bon Marché's swimwear department exceeds expectations
Ritzy Paris department store Le Bon Marché is well known for its high standards of visual merchandising, and its swimwear department is no exception.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Lease expiries will bring retail opportunities
Forecasts that a wave of store closures could come this year have set alarm bells ringing, but mass store exits may be unlikely.
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NewsSainsbury's trials electronic tags as it seeks to automate pricing process
Sainsbury’s is trialling electronic pricing tags as it seeks to cut out the use of paper and update prices automatically.
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AnalysisInternational news analysis: Ikea Germany aims to expand in saturated market
Ikea has taken its next steps in the battle for supremacy in the German home furnishings market with plans to launch shops in the Ruhr.
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NewsFrance passes law to lift restrictions on Sunday trading
A bill to allow shops in tourist areas in France to open on Sundays and stay open until midnight on weekdays has been approved.
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OpinionComment: Business rates are scaring off overseas retailers
The UK’s outdated business rates system is scaring off overseas retailers and we are losing much needed investment as a result.
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NewsDarty experiments with introducing humanoid robot into its sales team
Darty has drafted a humanoid robot called NAO into its sales team as it experiments with the next generation of customer service.
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NewsDarty says January Sales dented by Paris terrorist attacks
French electricals specialist Darty recorded a drop in footfall during the crucial January Sales period as a result of the Paris terrorist attacks.
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NewsVente-Privee appoints former Selfridges marketing boss Sally Scott
Flash Sales site Vente-Privee.com has unveiled former Selfridges marketing chief Sally Scott as its first ever UK managing director.
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AnalysisInternational news analysis: Auchan and Système U shuffle their decks
Auchan and Système U are using their buying partnership to reshape their respective store networks for the changing grocery sector.
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NewsH&M to open 400 new stores after posting £500m net profit
H&M has pledged to open 400 new stores in 2015 after posting a stronger-than-expected net profit of £500m for the fourth quarter.